Lady's Plantation

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire East Cambridgeshire

England

Lady's Plantation

"the kings head", Dullingham Someone tell them about capital letters please! Still, it&#039;s a service in TL65 and there aren&#039;t many. — "the kings head", Dullingham Credit: Hugh Venables

Lady's Plantation, located in Cambridgeshire, England, is a picturesque woodland area known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, the plantation is a haven for nature enthusiasts and offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

The plantation is predominantly composed of a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense and lush forest canopy. The varying heights and densities of the trees provide a unique habitat for a wide array of wildlife, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature photographers.

Traversing through Lady's Plantation, visitors can explore an extensive network of well-maintained walking trails that wind their way through the woodland. These trails offer a chance to immerse oneself in nature, with opportunities to spot woodland creatures such as deer, foxes, and squirrels. The plantation also features several picnic areas and benches, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

Beyond its natural beauty, Lady's Plantation holds historical significance. It is believed to have been originally established in the 17th century as part of a larger estate. Although the original manor house no longer stands, remnants of its foundations can still be spotted within the woodland.

Overall, Lady's Plantation in Cambridgeshire is a stunning woodland area that offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and a glimpse into the region's rich history. Whether visitors are seeking a scenic walk, wildlife spotting, or a moment of serenity, this enchanting woodland provides an idyllic setting for all.

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Lady's Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.199422/0.37144797 or Grid Reference TL6258. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

"the kings head", Dullingham

Someone tell them about capital letters please! Still, it's a service in TL65 and there aren't many.

Hugh Venables

North-west from Westley Waterless

Straight on for Westley Bottom.

John Sutton

Houses at Cross Green

A straggle of houses on the road from Dullingham Ley to Dullingham.

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Light, shade and changing colours

A cloudless October morning in the horse-racing country south of Newmarket. This is the single-track dead-end lane to Dullingham Ley and Widgham Green, serving a scattering of houses and a number of stud farms.

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Stetchworth: The Marquis of Granby

A 19th-century brick pub at the corner of High Street (ahead) and Tea Kettle Lane the road to Dullingham.

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Entering Stetchworth

Bright sunlight and deep shadows on a fine October morning. This is where the road from Dullingham meets Mill Lane (left) and Tea Kettle Lane (ahead).

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Down Stetchworth Road

Council-built houses between Stetchworth and Dullingham (ahead).

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Dullingham: houses on the corner

Council-built houses on the sharp corner where the dead-end lane from Dullingham Ley meets Stetchworth Road on the edge of Dullingham.

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Dullingham: St Mary

All things bright and beautiful on a lovely October morning. St Mary's is Grade I listed - see Link

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Dullingham: The Boot

Photographed from the shadows of Church Close on a bright October morning. The pub was flying a Ukrainian flag during the eighth month of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Dullingham: a house with a history

The Grade II listing for the house on the left begins "Originally the workhouse, now dwellings. Late C17 or early C18. Local red brick; red pantile roof. Two symmetrical stacks and rear stack. Two storeys and attic with outshut. Central facade gable with round window."

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A crossroads near Stetchworth Park

The road to the left leads to Dullingham, the one ahead is the road from Stetchworth to Newmarket and the one to the right to Cheveley. The lodge at the entrance to Stetchworth Park is out of the picture on the right.

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Stetchworth: the shadowed side of The Old Mill

"The building is unique in its architectural style and its original use remains evident from its surviving built form. The building is an important remnant of the industrial age in the village and makes a positive contribution to the character of the area" (Local Heritage List platform: Link

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Stetchworth: The Old Mill

Now a house, The Old Mill has distinctive Dutch gables and iron-framed windows. "The building is unique in its architectural style and its original use remains evident from its surviving built form. The building is an important remnant of the industrial age in the village and makes a positive contribution to the character of the area" (Local Heritage List platform: Link

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Stetchworth: along Mill Lane

The red-brick former mill is in the distance on the left. For more about it, see TL6358 : Stetchworth: The Old Mill.

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Dullingham: along Station Road

The level crossing is behind the camera. The road leads to the A1304 midway between Six Mile Bottom and Newmarket.

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Dullingham Station and level crossing

Dullingham is a stop for some Cambridge-Ipswich trains - and a reminder of railways as they used to be as it still has a signal box and traditional hand-operated crossing gates. The signal box is a good example of the Great Eastern Railway type once found all over East Anglia.

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